Martin Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 013015 Durant Lake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Martin is a private earth dam located in Armstrong, Oklahoma, along the TR-BLUE RIVER.
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Summary
Owned and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes and was completed in 1974. With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, Martin plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Martin is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is categorized as having a very high risk assessment, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2232 cubic feet per second.
Although last inspected in 1999, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, Martin's condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are also pending updates. Nonetheless, Martin serves as a vital structure for irrigation and water storage in Bryan County, Oklahoma, contributing to the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
607 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison
|
238cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
11cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Martin